When the housing market is up and sales seem to favor sellers rather than buyers, negotiation contract contingencies may seem like a lost cause.

Unfortunately, fraud and identity theft are increasing at an alarming rate every year, and mortgage fraud is one of the most important types of fraud from which you will want to protect yourself. So what constitutes mortgage fraud, and how can you prevent this from happening to you?

When we have pets, they quickly become a part of our family. But when it comes to selling your home, potential buyers may not be impressed by the presence of your four-legged family member.

Today while waiting outside the Beacon Hill Market at the corner of Anderson and Myrtle with Ruebin, our dog, I spied the manhole featured in the photo.

A reverse mortgage is a financial option available to seniors which allows them to free up some of the accumulated equity in their home.

The appeal of income properties and the potential for what may seem like easy money and early retirement have likely crossed the mind of anyone who has heard of this business venture.

Once your loan is approved, you will be ready to take the final step that will lead to the door of your new home. Many homebuyers are intimidated by the closing process, but its not as complicated as you may think. In fact, finding the right home is much more difficult than closing the deal.

So you have decided that you are going to sell your home. While your home may work just as it is for you and your family and you dont want to invest any more time or money into your property, there are a few necessary steps that every homeowner should take in order to ensure that their home will sell quickly and at the highest price possible.

If you are in the market for a new home, its important that you know what type of loans are available to you. Whether you have perfect credit, a few financial blemishes or are just starting out in life and want to own a home, understanding your options will prove to be invaluable during your house hunting excursion.